Posted on 12/31/2014 4:42:08 PM PST by ConorMacNessa
The iconic sight and sound of pipers playing Auld Lang Syne at Hogmannay Street Parties could be under threat – according to piping enthusiasts who are campaigning for more tuition in state schools.
More than 75,000 people are expected to descend upon Princes Street on December 31 to attend one of the world’s biggest and most famous celebrations, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party, which will see thousands of revellers sing along to the famous song at Midnight.
However, according to David Johnston, Championships Convenor for the Scottish Schools Pipe Band, the world famous tradition could become a thing of the past unless more is done to increase the number of opportunities for state school pupils to learn how to play the pipes and drums.
David says there is also a concern in piping circles that the skills will become regionalised and elitist with many of the country’s top bands coming from rural communities or private schools
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This was what an internet friend did for My husband back in 2011.
My husband is a professional firefighter, so it has special meaning to me.
Also, a few years ago at Patriot’s Point in SC, a WWII vet’s widow (easily in her 70s) threw a wreath over the side of the Yorktown after his funeral. Bagpipers played “Amazing Grace” while she did this. I’ve NEVER seen my husband cry, but at this moment he was blinking rapidly.
If you didn’t post it, I would have, one of the best AC/DC tunes ever, man I miss, Bon.
Perhaps? Most folks don’t know this, but before the Romans came over to Spain in about the 2nd Century BC, the entire Iberian Peninsula was Celtic in ethnicity and culture.
Galicia and Lusitania (Portugal) still have strong Celtic roots to this day.
I went to a Scottish Christmas concert a few weeks ago. It was very beautiful. I’ve always wanted to learn to play the bagpipes.
I was born in Walton County, Florida. As late as 1960 well over half the population had Scottish surnames.
My Mother and Father’s families were of Scottish descent and highlanders at that.
I heard it played three times in Iraq, which was three times too many...
My heart goes out to you and their loved ones.
A producer/director from public TV land was picked up pipes a couple years before retiring. I ran into him once or twice after he left and was still at it and getting requests.
Thank you. One civilian (like me) and two security contractors. Such a waste.
Tis my ring tone, on my cellphone [Scotland the Brave]. In airports, the Scots come over and say: “ Aye, I hearrrrd thatttt” ...
Awesome!
Thank you!
He laughed and said they need them too... :)
There are a few left in the US anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVjkE87FDY
Agreed.
I grew up with the accent. When adults did’nt want the kids to know what they were talking about they switched to gaelic, LOL
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